Selfless Elf 5k

🎉 Event Overview

Dress in your favorite, festive holiday-themed costume or running gear and join us for the 13th annual Selfless Elf 5k run/walk benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Enjoy a morning of fun for the entire family as we raise funds and awareness for people struggling with hunger in our community.

📅 Race Details

• Registration Categories: The race will have two separate categories during registration - running and competitive walking.
• New This Year: Kids Polar Express Run! 50 yard run for ages 10 & under.
• Run/Walk: If you plan to run/jog during any portion of the race, please register as a run/walk.
• Competitive Walk: If you plan to walk 100% of the course in its entirety (no running/jogging), please register as a competitive walker.

🕒 Timing and Awards

• Chip Timing: The race will be chip-timed at both the start and finish lines to achieve the most accurate race results possible.
• Start Times: Both runners and competitive walkers will begin at 8am but will have different bib colors to distinguish between the categories.
• Transfers: If you need to update your registration or switch a runner/walker, please contact us. Transfers are allowed prior to the event's start.
• Swag: All participants will receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt and striped elf socks.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Early Packet Pickup: Friday, December 19, 2025 from 4pm-6pm
• Race Day Packet Pickup: Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 6:30am-7:45am

⏰ Race Day Schedule

Race Day Schedule - Saturday, December 20, 2025:

• 6:30am - Race Day Packet Pickup
• 7:30am - Kids Polar Express Run
• 8:30am - Start 5k Run/Walk
• 8:35am - Start Competitive Walk
• 9:15am - 5k Run/Walk Awards & Additional Awards
• 9:30am - 5k Competitive Walk Awards

🏆 Awards

Awards 5k Run/Walk:

• Top 2 Male & 2 Female Overall
• Top 2 Male & 2 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Up

Awards 5k Competitive Walk:

• Top 2 Male & 2 Female Overall
• Top 2 Male & 2 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up

🌟 Additional Awards

• Most Dashing (Best dressed)
• Top VIP Elf (Top fundraiser)

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: Selfless Elf 5k.